Feminist Freikorps

The Women Police Service, established in 1914 by middle-class suffrage veterans, represents a unique feminist organization focused on the control and supervision of women. Throughout its history, it often clashed with authorities and mainstream feminist groups, operating in defiance of the law. By merging authoritarianism with feminist activism, the WPS forged a distinct approach to policing during the interwar period, highlighting the complexities of gender and power dynamics in early 20th-century Britain.